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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Marion County, SC
If you’re looking for assisted living in Marion County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Marion County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Marion County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Marion County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 13 assisted living facilities in the Marion County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Conway, Marion and Dillon.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Conway, Marion and Dillon.
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Truthfully Florence Place was the only facility that we looked at but it had everything we wanted at a reasonable price...and had a good location.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Florence Place is a pet friendly senior living community in Florence, SC, where we provide residents with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a...
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Don't bother looking anywhere else, you won't find anything better. The staff is beyond remarkable, the cleanliness is a lot cleaner then other places (they clean the top of the window sills once a week),...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Carolina Gardens at Conway is an assisted living and memory care community in Conway, South Carolina. Conway is a thriving city in the Myrtle Beach metro area, home to Coastal Carolina University and has been designated as a Tree City USA for over 20 years. With a revitalized downtown area that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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This has by any means of measurement been the hardest time of my life. It started with a diagnoses of Lewy Body Dementia! That diagnoses changed my life! And the life of everyone who cared ANYTHING about me!...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mom likes this community and is very pleased with everything. We like that they have a lot of things to keep the residents involved and active. Mom doesn't like the food, but maybe because she was a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Carolinian offers both Independent Retirement Living and Assisted Living . We have spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens that make life simple and worry free. You can truly enjoy your retirement years among friends relaxing, reading, traveling or...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Marion County, SC
The average cost of senior living in Marion County is $3,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dillon, SC with an average of $2,468 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marion County, SC vs. nearby counties
Marion County, SC
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marion County, SC vs. the state and national average
Marion County, SC
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marion County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Marion County, SC by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Marion County over time
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What families are saying about assisted living in Marion County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Marion County
The Carolinian in Florence, SC
4.0
Everything is going well for my mother since her move to this community. She is doing well, and I'am pleased with all they have done for us. This community is working out pretty well for us, and it is a good place with kind people.
Florence Place
4.9
So far it's been a great place and was the right place for my Dad at this time. We picked this community because it was closer to me and my family.
Thorne Retirement Home in Lake View, SC
4.5
Mom is looking and doing better physically. The staff are friendly and make sure she is getting her medication regularly. She has a lot of friends at this community. The food is healthy and it seems like more of a mid western diet than a southern one. They offer activities such as cards, bingo, ...
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Marion County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marion County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marion County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Marion County assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Marion County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.8%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Marion County assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Marion County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marion County, SCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
40.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marion County assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Marion County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marion County, SCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Marion County assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Marion County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marion County assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Marion County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
28.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marion County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about South Carolina assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Marion County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Florence Place, Carolina Gardens at Conway and M and M Residential Care Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Marion County, South Carolina. See full list of communities.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Marion County
- Conway, South Carolina
- Marion, South Carolina
- Dillon, South Carolina
- Hemingway, South Carolina
- Johnsonville, South Carolina
- Aynor, South Carolina
- Pamplico, South Carolina
- White Oak, South Carolina
- Effingham, South Carolina
- Mullins, South Carolina
- Duford, South Carolina
- Oakey Bay, South Carolina
- Scranton, South Carolina
- Price Crossroads, South Carolina
- Danwood, South Carolina
- Galivants Ferry, South Carolina
- Rains, South Carolina
- Riverdale, South Carolina
- Fair Bluff, North Carolina
- Kennedy Crossroads, South Carolina
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